Over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Mosquitoes are responsible for causing more human suffering than any other organism. Mosquitoes can spread disease from human-to-human, but they can also carry and transmit diseases and parasites that affect dogs and horses.
Getting a flu shot isn’t as simple as it used to be. There are now myriad flu shot options, so making your choice can be far more confusing than it was in past years. But, the range of options also now means there is now a flu vaccine that is right for just about everyone.
As part of our series of Passport Health Flu Week blog posts, we look at the importance influenza vaccination plays in senior health. The National Council on Aging has been working to help seniors and others understand the importance of influenza vaccination for years. The organization is currently running it’s Flu+You campaign to help raise awareness of the need for a flu shot among this demographic.
Today, we are featuring a guest post by Kathleen Cameron, BS Pharm, MPH, Senior Director at the National Council on Aging. Kathleen has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare field as a pharmacist, researcher and program director focusing on falls prevention, geriatric pharmacotherapy, mental health, long-term services and supports, and care giving.
Visas can be categorized in 2 very basic ways: visas in advance and visas on arrival.
Many countries, such as China, Brazil, Russia, India, Cameroon and Kenya, require that you have a visa in advance before you are allowed to enter. For these countries, no visa means no trip. In this case, the choice is simple: you must get your visa before you go.
This past week was another slow week for flu activity in the United States as we near the Centers for Disease Control’s official start of the 2015-2016 flu season. But, while we wait, we have news on decreasing infection rates around the world and potential new drugs that could help save the lives of those who have caught the flu. Read on for more information!
